Record Details
| NHER Number: | 2169 |
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| Type of record: | Find Spot |
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| Name: | Possible medieval terracotta head |
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Summary
A possible 14th or 15th century terracotta head from the apex of an arch or a decorative motif was found in the wall of a cottage when it was demolished. The figure appears similar to St John the Baptist although it is not depicted in Classical style.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 9942 3237 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF93SE |
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| Parish: | FULMODESTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
1958. Found in wall of cottage when demolished.
Terracotta head. ?apex of arch or decorative motif. 20cm (8 inchs) long, 15cm (5 3/4 inchs) wide, 7.25cm (3 inchs) deep.
Probably late 14th/early 15th century like St John's heads in alabaster. Nothing Classical about it.
Identified by Dr G. Zarnecki, P. Lasko, and Dr Joan Evans.
See (S1) in NCM.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
1984.
Location of cottage obtained by W. Milligan (NCM) from local man.
E. Rose (NLA).
Monument Types
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- STATUE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Serial: 1958. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. Vol 5. p 2. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Fulmodeston. |
| <S1> | Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph. NCM. |
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